SJMA Durango Nature Center

The Durango Nature Center is a 140-acre nature preserve situated on the Florida River, featuring hiking trails, river play, and interpretive trails with signs identifying plants and explaining the ecosystems. The center offers a unique outdoor learning laboratory for hands-on learning and is utilized for summer camps and other educational programs throughout the year. It is also available for facility rentals, accommodating up to 60 people, and has been used for various projects and studies, including archaeological field schools and environmental sampling.